For a fourth year, this event brings a wide range of winter-time activities to San Joaquin County. Even snow. They include: 90-minute sliding sessions on Snow Tube Mountain; a mile-long ride through 240 lighted displays (by private vehicle or on a train); a Santa's village, where Christmas trees, wreath-making and a country store complement visits with Mr. Claus; and, for the first time, an ice-skating rink with skate rentals available. Admission is free, but some attractions have separate ticket prices. Daily through Jan. 5. Dell'Osso Family Farm, 501 S. Manthey Road, Lathrop. (209) 982-0833; holidaysonthefarm.com.

It's the final opportunity to see this exhibit of Mexican cowboy tradition and culture: Leather work, costumes, textiles and silver and iron works. Noon-5 p.m. The Haggin Museum, Stockton. $5-$8. (209) 940-6300.

Music: Franc D'Ambrosio

Known best for portraying the "Phantom of the Opera" 3,000 times, D'Ambrosio returns to the Valley - for the third time in 2012 - with a new Christmas-themed show. D'Ambrosio stages shows featuring songs from Broadway, the movies and his youthful years. This time, the 50-year-old native of the Bronx, N.Y., performs "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas ... in New York" - a tribute to his hometown that features familiar holiday standards. 8 p.m. Grand Theatre, 715 Central Ave., Tracy. $20-$35. (209) 831-6858.

This is the stage version of a 1954 film that starred Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. A couple of World War II buddies - one saved the other's life - become an entertainment duo after returning home. While spending Christmas at a Vermont inn owned by their former commander, they try to boost his business. Irving Berlin's music - especially the timeless title tune - is the soundtrack. 7:30 p.m.; also 7:30 p.m. Thurs.-Fri.; 2:30 p.m. Sun. Stockton Civic Theatre, 2312 Rosemarie Lane. $15-$25. (209) 473-2424.

Shock-value is the name during this death-metal show led by a band from Maryland. 4 p.m. Mon. Plea for Peace Center, 630 E. Weber Ave., Stockton. (209) 981-2311.

Music: Casket

This hard-rock band from Deep River, Ontario, Canada, is joined by Major League and Turnover; and Maker, from Queensland, Australia. 7 p.m. Tues. Plea for Peace Center, 630 E. Weber Ave., Stockton. (209) 981-2311.